Question 1

if latisse (bimatoprost) didn't help my eyebrows grow does that mean my hair follicles are dead and unhealthy?the only thing i got diagnosed was seborreicdermatitis

Accepted Answer

Give Latisse (bimatoprost) time.: The most common reason for Latisse (bimatoprost) not working is that it hasn't been used long enough.  Make sure that you have used it as directed for at least 12 weeks.

Question 2

how to know if hair is falling with follicles, i see a white bulb at the end of the hair, is that the follicle, is it dead?

Accepted Answer

Hair follicle: 22F Egypt Asks how to know if hair is falling out with follicles? I see white bulb at end. Is that the follicle, is it dead? ANS: Would suspect this is the follicle  See if you can find an magnifying glass or use your iPhone camera closeup and enlarge on computer. It may have live cells for a while but is likely dead now. Take some to your Dr. next visit.

Question 3

how do you treat fair follicles clogged with dead skin on scalp?

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: You can use warm compresses  and clean the area with warm water and antibacterial soap. An antibiotic cream locally would help . Sometimes the doctor might prescribe a short course of antibiotics. Some special shampoos like Nutrogena Anti residue shampoo remove the excess sebum clogging the follicles.

Question 4

could dead rats bring diseases?

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Per the CDC: Disease: That can be transmitted to humans via rats include:  hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (rice rat), hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (brown or norway rat ), lassa fever (multi-mammate rat), plague (wood rats), rat-bite fever, salmonellosis ; south american arenaviruses (argentine hemorrhagic fever, bolivian hemorrhagic fever, sabiá-associated hemorrhagic fever, venezuelan hemorrhagic fever) (cane.

Question 5

what should i do about dead skin?

Accepted Answer

Exfoliation: There are many good exfoliators on the market.

Question 6

is follicle in the ovary dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cysts: Every woman has follicles during a menstrual cycle. That means that you are ovulating or about to. Depending on size and cyst characteristics is when more follow up its needed. Your question does not include follicular size or characteristics.

Question 7

can you become dead from meningitis?

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Yes: Especially if not recognized in a timely fashion and treated appropriately.

Question 8

how to remove dead cells from face ?

Accepted Answer

Exfoliant: They will take care of themselves, but if you really must get some off then you need some sort of exfoliant. All skin is dead at the surface and it is protective and not a bad thing.

Question 9

what can be done for loose dead skin?

Accepted Answer

Excision: If it is really dead then it needs to come off. If not laser skin resurfacing could tighten or refresh it.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a dead fetus?

Accepted Answer

A number: of symptoms/signs
including but not limited to:
Lack of movement ("life") sensations 
Bleeding (usually moderate-heavy)
Cramps (usually moderate-severe)
lack of growth (Ultrasound)
Falling HCG (blood test) levels

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DR Z

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If latisse (bimatoprost) didn't help my eyebrows grow does that mean my hair follicles are dead and unhealthy?the only thing i got diagnosed was seborreicdermatitis

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How to know if hair is falling with follicles, i see a white bulb at the end of the hair, is that the follicle, is it dead?

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How do you treat fair follicles clogged with dead skin on scalp?

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Could dead rats bring diseases?

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What should i do about dead skin?

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Is follicle in the ovary dangerous?

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Can you become dead from meningitis?

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How to remove dead cells from face ?

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What can be done for loose dead skin?

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What are the symptoms of a dead fetus?

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